The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. It brings together more than 750 operators and nearly 400 companies from across the broader mobile ecosystem, including device manufacturers, software developers, equipment providers, internet companies, and players from adjacent industries.
The organization also hosts several flagship events in the mobile industry, including the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Las Vegas, Shanghai, and Kigali, as well as the Mobile 360 Series of regional conferences.
Core Activities
The GSMA leads strategic initiatives to address the common challenges of the mobile industry—particularly those faced by operators—across several key areas:
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Spectrum for Mobile Broadband: A global campaign to secure the spectrum needed to support the growing demand for mobile broadband.
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Public Policy: Engaging proactively with governments and regulators to foster a regulatory environment that supports sustainable industry growth.
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Digital Identity: Developing scalable, accessible, and consistent digital identity solutions in collaboration with mobile operators.
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Mobile for Development: Promoting impactful mobile services in emerging markets in partnership with operators and development stakeholders.
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Future Networks: Supporting the industry’s transition to all-IP networks, with a focus on interoperability for technologies like VoLTE and RCS.
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Internet of Things (IoT): Promoting the adoption of mobile connectivity in sectors such as education, healthcare, automotive, and utilities.
The GSMA also runs numerous technical projects and initiatives in other areas related to mobile connectivity.
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